2011
Goodbye 2011! New Year’s Eve – In or Out?
I cannot believe that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve! This year has been filled with all sorts of roller coaster twists, turns and a few loops. In 2011 we were faced with my father being diagnosed with cancer, my daughter Cecilia being born, my father beating cancer (with a heart attack thrown in there!) and […]
#SmartMamaLUTION – Take the Pledge to Be a Smarter Mom in 2012!
It’s just days away. The day that we promised that we would turn a new leaf and __________! There are about a million ways to end that sentence. From a promise to exercise more, read more, spend less time on the phone, take grandma out to lunch more, the resolutions are out there. Beginning January2nd, […]
I found $5.00 under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me to throw it away!
Would you throw away a 5 dollar bill? I found one under my kitchen sink and my husband wanted me to throw it away. You see the bill was in the form of 2 unopened Brita water filters. We were cleaning out the cabinets under the kitchen sink and found all sorts of things, like […]
Canned goods, food bags and more! Finding ways to help end hunger!
Last month our church provided a list outlining the specific food needs of typical migrant families in South Florida. The church provides the food to a local mission who distributes the bags of food to the migrant families in need. When I saw the list in the back of the Sunday bulletin, including a basic […]
Warehouse Prices of Diapers & Wipes plus Coupons Bring HUGE Savings! See how and where!
Wa Wa Wa…the baby aisle makes me want to cry! Prices of diapers and wipes can drain a mom’s wallet in no time. Researching the prices is essential for a mom who wants to be smart and on budget! Last week I attended a blogger event at a local BJ’s Wholesale. Armed with the skepticism […]
Spiced Nuts – My Holiday Tradition! Pinterest-ing for packaging ideas!
Spiced nuts are in the oven! Each year I make about a million batches of a special spiced nuts recipe that a colleague shared with me over 10 years ago. They are delicious. They are addicting. These nuts are my gifts for teachers, friends and family. I find something touching about giving someone a gift […]
Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls!
Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls! I cannot believe my littlest one is already 7 months. Where has the time gone!? I still remember the 1st moments that I held her and when she opened her eyes with a bit of a smile. I instantly fell in love. Fast forward a […]
BJ’s Wholesale Offering Great Deals for Smart Mamas
As I await a blogger event here at a BJ’s in Miami, I am walking around the store and impressed with the deals I’m finding! Stay tuned for the next update!
Daddy Plays – Acoustic Music Collection That Isn’t Just for the Babies
Something simple, something soothing. That’s the best way to describe the beautiful sounds of Daddy Plays. I sat here at my computer listening to the acoustic song samples of the CDs found on DaddyPlaysOnline.com. I was instantly relaxed & wanted to hear more. The acoustic sounds of all three Daddy Plays CDs are remarkable. Your […]
eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story w/giveaway
eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story When all else fails, when you’ve lost your job, wife just gave birth and you’re essentially living in a new city with very limited support, what do you do? Tristan O’Brien, of Westfield, Indiana, took his HUGE bowl of lemons and made a […]
Black Beans and Rice, a Yummy Cuban Dish gets Bacon-ized!
Black beans and rice is one of the most served dishes in this house. Whether its canned black beans or made from scratch, our tummies love it! I am a 1st generation Cuban-American. I was raised in a bilingual home with a ton of Cuban influence through food and tradition. Our weeknight dinners were full […]
Cyber Monday Deals – Smart Saving for Smart Mamas!
Happy Cyber Monday! I will be updating this list as the offers come in so come back throughout the day! 1. Get $120 Off Amazon Kindle DX – Featuring Large 9.7” E Ink Display and Free 3G Wireless 2. 25% Off Sitewide (some exclusions apply) at Crocs.com! 3. Check out the Amazon Toy List – […]
What’s Dinnertime Like in Your Home? Battles or Harmony?
Sticky fingers? Crumbs, big & small, on the floor? Spilt milk? Does your dinnertime resemble this? Ok, it’s not thaaaaaaat bad here. Well, now with Baby C on solids, she’s pretty much a disaster at dinner. Although I must say that it’s pretty darn cute! Dinnertime, just like any other time in our homes, is […]
Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger – w/giveaway
Thanksgiving Day means a table food of delicacies for many of us, but not for all. Did you know that 17.2 million (1:7) households in America were living in hunger in 2010? Astonishing! It makes your prayers of thanks more meaningful as you recognize how blessed you are to have a turkey and its fixings this […]
Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap
Challenge: I want to make my own homemade taco seasoning! Thankfully, this is an easy and very affordable DIY to do! Solution: Make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning with common spices and a recycled spice container. Using spices that typically occupy our spice racks, a Smart Mama can make her very own taco seasoning. We are […]
Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card!
Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card! I get so excited when I hear, “Mom, can we have pasta and sauce for dinner?” I honestly feel like it’s a special gift from someone upabove who is trying to cut me some slack after a chaotic day. My husband […]
Kingston DataTraveler urDrive – Beyond just a USB drive! Win one with giveaway!
Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. Kingston has brought the thumb drive to a whole new level with the Kingston Technology DataTraveler urDrive. A thumb drive, a USB drive, […]
Top Trend: Sequin Jacket! Find out where to get one without breaking the bank!
Sequins are the latest fashion trend. Layering with sequins an easy way to glam-up a mom’s wardrobe. A stunning Baby Phat jacket was shown on the Today show as a way to be Sexier in Seconds….sequins were the top accessory for that! Time to dig out the sequins! Trash or Treasure? – With tags or gently […]
100-Calorie Snack – Guacamole by Wholly Guacamole! Recipe Included!
I have found a new obsession. It’s only 100 calories, so I’m not feeling guilty about it! GUACAMOLE – specifically Wholly Guacamole and their 100-calorie packs. I have always been a fan of guacamole. I love avocados but don’t always have the patience to make it or the appetite to eat an entire big container […]
Wordless Wednesday: My Little Ladybugs
Isabella is wearing the ladybug tutu and wings that I purchased from http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelbabycouture Cecilia’s outfit is compliments of my cousin – I love hand-me-downs! The adorable ladybug buckets were purchased from http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeLaDesign
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Tis the season for chips and dips! Football season means easy foods to munch on as you’re watching the college game on Saturday or the Pro on Sunday! I have some favorites, including the Mexi-Melt of Beans – my father-in-laws favorite! Here’s another one that will have you wanting to lick […]
Make Some Money Selling Your Old Tech Items on Ebay!
The Tech Drawer Do you have that drawer with a million cables, connectors, old cell phones, cameras and more? I do! Exactly why are you keeping it all? Wouldn’t you rather have a few dollars in your pocket and room in your drawer instead? I know you do! eBay has become synonymous as a go-to […]
Ragú® Talks: No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now!
No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now! Meatloaf, roasted chicken, spaghetti & sauce…these are all common dinners in my home. I may serve meatloaf on Monday but will have enough remaining to serve it again. No problem for me, but I’ve been blessed with both a husband and 5 year old who might […]
Marble Jar App is Encouraging a Successful Dinnertime
Marble Jar App is Encouraging a Successful Dinnertime There’s no reason to reinvent the wheel! Marble Jar by WinWinApps came to the rescue last month when I had “had it up to here” with our morning routine. It worked, with a few tweaks made along the way! (See below on How It Works Best […]
The Childrens Place Holiday Looks are Affordable and Fashionable!
The Childrens Place Holiday Looks are Affordable and Fashionable! Yes, I said it…Holiday looks! It’s just mid-October and we need to start thinking now of the wears for November and December. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and now is the perfect time to head to your favorite clothing store to pick up […]